First downpour in months leads to crashes on morning commute in Metro Vancouver

Some much needed rain has finally arrived on B.C.'s South Coast, as parts of the province deal with the consequences of drought-like conditions.

Some much needed rain has finally arrived on B.C.'s South Coast, as parts of the province deal with the consequences of drought-like conditions.

However, drivers are being urged to be cautious due to wet and slippery conditions.

Puddles began forming on the roads late Sunday night and continued Monday morning during the commute.

Mainroad Contracting, which is responsible for maintenance of the Lower Mainland’s provincial highways, tweeted that it had crews patrolling for pooling water

It urged motorists to drive with care and watch for roadside crews.

“Rain and residual oil, dust or leaves on road surface makes conditions slick. Slow down and avoid sudden braking,” tweeted Mainroad.

DriveSmartBC says wet pavement alone can increase stopping distances by more than 10 per cent.